Spypoint IR-C User manual

Digital Surveillance
Camera
IR-C model
User’s manual
www.spy-point.com
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Thank you for purchasing our SPYPOINT product.
You can now enjoy the true benefits of a second generation all
digital surveillance camera. This 8.0 MP camera was developed
by our team of highly qualified engineers and captures crisp
and clean photos or videos either day or night without the use
of a flash.
FEATURES
• Still photos 8.0 MP
• Video resolution 640 x 480
• Photo file JPG
• Video file AVI
• Internal memory 32 MB
• External memory SD card up to 8 GB
• Exposure Auto
• Viewing mode 2.4’’ viewing screen/
Computer/TV
• Video output PAL / NTSC
• PIR distance Adjustable from 5 to 50 ft.
• Motion detection angle 95°
• Power source 6 C-cell batteries or
external 12V DC power
jack or lithium rechargeable
battery pack
• Operating temperature (-20 °C to +50 °C)
(-4 F to +122 F)
• Storage temperature (-30 °C to +75 °C)
(-22 F to + 167 F)
• Computer operating system WIN 2000 / XP / VISTA /
Mac OS X
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KIT INCLUDES :
• SPYPOINT camera model IR-C
• Mounting Kit
• USB Cable
• Video Cable
• User’s manual
MAIN FEATURES
TFT 2. 4’’ viewing screen
Adjustable PIR sensitivity (infrared motion detection)
Color photos by day, black and white at night
Multi-Shots of 1, 2, 3 or 4 photos per detection
Adjustable video length, from 10 to 90 sec.
Adjustable time delay between detections - from 4 sec.
to 30 min.
Night-time photos and videos taken with 48 LED
Water-resistant abs moulded case
Select or cancel imprinting date and time on photos
Auxiliary jack for external 12V DC power
Optional use of a rechargeable lithium battery (sold separately)
Optional use of a solar panel SP-12V (sold separately) to
recharge lithium battery
POWER
Alkaline batteries
This camera requires 6 type “C” batteries. We recommend
use of alkaline batteries. Install the batteries according to
the instructions inside camera case. Exact polarity MUST be
followed.
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Lithium battery pack LIT-C-1
SPYPOINT camera model IR-C can be operated with a
rechargeable lithium battery pack (sold separately). This type
of battery is much less affected by cold temperatures and lasts
up to 3 times alkaline batteries. A small solar panel SP-12V
(sold separately) can be used in the field to keep the lithium
battery fully charged.
12V Power
SPYPOINT camera model IR-C can be used with an external
12v DC input. When using 12v DC power, we recommend
removing alkaline batteries to prevent surcharges. A 12v cable
CB-12ft (sold separately) is available to connect the camera to
a 12v battery.
MEMORY CARD
The SD slot in the SPYPOINT camera model IR-C can accept
optional SD memory cards up to 8GB. Before inserting or
removing the memory card, the camera MUST be turned off.
Failing to do so may cause loss of photos or damage to the
memory card. When the memory is full, screen will show
“memory full”. Depending upon the memory card capacity, the
following data shows an approximate quantity of photos that
can be recorded by the camera.
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SETTINGS
PHOTO
When selecting photo mode,
the test light on the front of the
camera will blink for 60 sec.
allowingthe operator to walk
away from camera.
VIDEO
When selecting video mode, the test light on the front of the
camera will blink for 60 sec. allowing the operator to walk
away from camera.
TEST
For distance setting, the test light comes ON when the camera
detects a motion. If a motion is present and the light does
not come on, the direction or the level of the camera must be
modified. The camera doesn’t record neither photos nor videos
while in “Test” mode.
SET
Allows own operator settings.
To change settings, press «Up» and «Down»
on the control button and «Ok/Menu» for
selection. To modify selection, press again
«Up» and «Down» on control button and
press «Ok/Menu» to confirm.
Work : Day : Photos or videos daytime only
Night : Photos or videos night-time only
24H : Photos or videos anytime
Delay : Selects the time the camera will wait
before recording another photo or video.
This option prevents taking too many
photos or videos of the same object
should it remain in front of the camera
for a lengthy period of time.
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Multi-Shot : Allows for a 20 second interval
between 4 consecutive photos.
This option shows a different view
of all 4 photos.
Video-length : Selects the video length when the
camera is set in video mode
Language : Selects language, English or French.
Date : Sets date : Month / Day / Year
Time : Sets time : Hour / Minute / Sec.
Stamp : Selects or cancels imprinting of date
and time on photos.
Quality: Increases or decreases photo quality.
Higher photo resolution will lower
memory capacity in memory card.
High = 8MP
Normal = 5MP
Low = 3MP
VIEW / TV
To view recorded photos or videos on camera screen or on a
TV set at home.
• Viewing with the 2.4’’ SCREEN : When camera is set to
View/TV, last photos or videos recorded in camera will appear
on screen. Press «UP» or «Down» to view next or previous
images.
Press « Ok / Menu » to view different options available in View/
TV mode.
Date and time : Increases size of Date and Time already
imprinted on a recorded photo when it
appears on the screen.
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Erase : Erases the photo or the video on the screen.
Erase all : Erases all stored photos and videos,
exclusive of protected photos and videos.
Format: Formats memory card and erases all
protected photos and videos.
Protect : Protects the photo or the video on screen.
Exit : Returns to viewing screen.
• Watching on TV : To transfer/project photos and videos
on a TV screen, use the video cable (supplied) and plug in TV/
Out port of camera to Video In of TV set. Viewing screen menu
will also appear on TV screen.
DISTANCE
The distance dial sets the motion detector
sensitivity. Use this feature to set the
detection range required. Turn dial to the
right to increase distance. Range of detector
is between 5 and 50ft. The best method
to determine a proper distance is to turn
«MODE» switch to «Test» and to walk
perpendicularly to the front of the camera where action is
anticipated. When the detector is activated, the test light on the
front of the camera will blink once. At this moment, the camera
operator may want to adjust the distance setting, and/or change
the direction or height of the camera.
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DOWNLOAD TO A COMPUTER
To transfer or view photos and videos on a PC, you must first
turn the camera off and use the USB cable (supplied) to connect
the camera to your computer. The computer will then recognize
the camera as a removable disk drive. Camera operator must
wait until the termination of computer software installation
(few seconds) before clicking on Desktop. Then, click on
removable disk and look to find folder with DCIM. Click on
the DCIM folder and all the photos and videos will be found in
100DSCIM folder. Photos and videos can be viewed, edited or
deleted with your computer’s software.
Taking the SD card out of the camera and inserting it in the
computer port will achieve same results. If no SD slot is built
into the computer, a multi-card reader RD25-1 (sold separately)
must be used.
TROUBLESHOOTING
No person / animal on photos
Rising sun can trigger sensor. Camera must be reoriented.
At night, motion detector may detect beyond range of the
IR Illumination. Reduce distance setting.
Small animal may be triggering unit. Reduce distance
setting and/or raise height of camera.
Motion detector may sense animals through foliage.
If person/animal moves quickly, it may move out of
camera field of view before photo is taken. Move camera
further back or redirect camera.
Camera must be set on a stable and immovable object.
i.e. large tree.
Red light blinking
Main mode switch is in test mode.
Main mode switch is in Photo or Video mode. Red light
blinks during 60 sec. allowing the operator to walk away
from camera.
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OPTIONS
See your local dealer or visit www.spy-point.com to find
available products. The following items are popular options
that can be added to a SPYPOINT camera model IR-C.
SD Memory card
Increases capacity of photos and videos
recorded by the camera. Most users work with
2 SD cards. If so, an optional multi-card reader
RD25-1 may be needed.
Multi-card reader RD25-1
Allows downloading photos and videos directly
into a personal computer without the use of the
SPYPOINT camera. This reader works with 25
different types of memory cards and is compatible
with a SD card.
12v power cable, CB-12ft
Connects a 12’ long cable to an external 12V
DC power.
Lithium battery pack kit including charger,
LIT-C-1
Used to recharge SPYPOINT lithium battery
pack only. Charger operates under 110v/240v.
Additional lithium battery pack, LIT-02A
additional lithium battery pack is a handy
spare.
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Solar Panel, SP-12V
This small solar panel will recharge the lithium
battery pack included in a LIT-C-1 kit or the
lithium battery pack LIT-02 without having to
remove it out of the camera. The panel is supplied with a special
aluminium bracket for easy mounting.
Solar panel must not be used to recharge rechargeable type “C”
batteries. Only the LIT-C-1 or LIT-02 lithium battery already
inserted in camera can be recharged with the solar panel.
Cable lock, CL-6ft
6 ft. long locking cable with key used for
maximum theft protection.
12-volt rechargeable battery and
charger, BATT-12V
Allows using external rechargeable battery
to power the camera.
Water-Resistant battery box, KIT-12V
Water-resistant battery box including 12-
volt rechargeable battery and charger to
power the camera.
Picture viewer, PV-2.4
Picture viewer, SD card slot, 2.0" viewing
screen, radio, 1GB internal memory, MP3,
MP4, rechargeable battery, charger, and
headphone included.
Photo and video viewer, PV-9
Photo and video viewer , 2,5" viewing
screen, video cable included
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